This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Criterion Plastics Safety Record

Kingsville, TX

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 02/04/1997

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Criterion Plastics in Kingsville, Texas has 64 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $11,898 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1997.

Criterion Plastics, located in Kingsville, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 64 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,898.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

64 Violations
12 Inspections
26 Serious
$11,898 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
38 ($0)
Serious?
26 ($11,898)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1986
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1986
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $25,139 in penalties for Criterion Plastics, later reduced to $11,898 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
10 citations $3,300
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
9 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
7 citations $188
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
3 citations $530
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
3 citations $188
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/04/1997 Planned? Kingsville, TX 13 $1,535
02/09/1995 Planned? Kingsville, TX 0 $0
01/10/1992 Follow-Up? Kingsville, TX 0 $0
09/24/1991 Complaint? Kingsville, TX 9 $8,575
02/15/1991 Planned? Kingsville, TX 0 $0
06/24/1988 Complaint? Kingsville, TX 10 $0
06/13/1988 Complaint? Kingsville, TX 10 $1,680
08/11/1986 Complaint? Kingsville, TX 6 $0
08/08/1986 Complaint? Kingsville, TX 11 $108
02/12/1986 Planned? Kingsville, TX 5 $0
02/25/1985 Planned? Kingsville, TX 0 $0
04/24/1984 Planned? Kingsville, TX 0 $0

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